Dear Readers,
Everyone loves a gift, especially during the holidays. The activities of the next few months are full of gifts, both tangible and intangible, that add to the enjoyment of the season.
The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once wrote: "While the tangible has its advantages, it is the intangible that makes it useful." I'm happy to
say that the network here at Glass Patterns Quarterly is ready to help with both.
The GPQ Fall 2012 issue is brimming with tangible inspiration that you will find throughout its pages, with everything from commemorative pattern designs to festive gift ideas spanning the entire fall lineup of feasts and festivals. There is even a reference for
ready-to-buy items in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide.
Now it's time to turn your attention inward to the intangible---the gift of an experience
that will resonate in your mind-the gift of a class or a workshop for yourself. What? You
don't have time? Why not try a Glass Expert Webinar offered through the network at
GPQ, no traveling required! See our recently formed Ask the Expert series where you can log in to real-time demonstrations presented by respected instructors, complete with on-screen questions, answers, and downloadable notes. We are currently connecting with highly sought-after experts to share their information in upcoming live, educational workshops. Don't let the high-tech nature of this scare you away. If you can check your e-mail, then you can log in to a Webinar. During a past workshop from sand artist, David Alcala, one student told us she thought it was an amazing educational experience. "Having the ability to watch the real-time demo and hear his comments as well as watch the written comments of the other participants was really special."
No doubt, the holiday season ahead will be filled with activity. The creative, one-of-a kind
gifts we lovingly invent for our friends, family, and customers bring joy to the senses.
Reaffirming the ancient truism that giving, no matter what the form, is the root of happiness,
Delynn Ellis
Managing Editor
Upcoming Submission Deadlines
Winter 2012 Theme: Snowflakes and Snowmen, Winter & Valentine Projects
Mail Date December 10, 2012
Spring 2013 Glass in the Garden-Glass Flowers, Planters, Birdbaths,
and Garden Art
Deadline January 30, 2013
Mail Date March 7, 2013
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The Fall 2012 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly offers loads of designs to help celebrate the upcoming fall and winter holiday seasons. Ten tutorials plus three additional patterns cover everything from a three-dimensional suncatcher, glass jewelry box decorated with found objects, and a leaded panel to mosaics, glass painting, and etched designs. These four-color, step-by-step tutorials offer something for every level of expertise from beginning glass hobbyists to advanced artists. What's new in products and services and a list of stained glass supply shops round out this exciting issue.
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